JULIE KIMMEL
Lake Hopatcong,NJ
Summary
Innovative Director/Producer with 30 years of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and business operations manager who has demonstrated to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics, special effects and asset management.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Video Editor
Hannah Ziff LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Utilize Adobe Premiere & Davinci Resolve to manipulate, splice and sync video footage.
- Deliver edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, color grading and special effects.
- Evaluate and select scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Export final cuts and upload to client platforms.
Video & Multimedia Producer/Director/Editor
JAM Productions
01.2017 - Current
- Producing and directing corporate films for social media and websites
- Production and project management including production design
- Photography and graphic design concept creation for social media, email communication & websites
- Producing and directing virtual and hybrid events
- Managed projects and workflows for creation of films.
- Played key role in facilitating projects and contributing to every stage of film and video production.
- Edited content in real time at events to deliver high-quality media content within short timeframes.
- Participated in creative meetings to assist in developing ideas and defining project deadlines.
- Developed and managed storyboards, post-production editing and final delivery formats.
Director
Justice For All Productions
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Director of several music videos and Feature film – A Karate Christmas Miracle, starring Eric Roberts, Martin Kove & Julie McCullough
- Associate producer for The Savant feature film starring Robert Loggia and Four Presidents documentary
- Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits.
- Conducted rehearsals before film production to stimulate actors' emotions and creative side.
- Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
Technical Director/Senior Editor/Vice Chairperson
Hoboken International Film Festival
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Production management of weeklong festival including opening & closing ceremonies and 3 screening locations
- Editing of video packages for nominations and achievement reels (exLouis Gossett Jr., Jason London & Martin Kove)
- Direct crew for setup, rehearsals and opening and gala ceremony live events
- Communicate with filmmakers on technical aspects of submissions
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
Pre-Production Manager
SmartSource
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Sustained communications with high-level executives from Citibank, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BNY
- Managed appropriate personnel and equipment within budget
- Coordinated events and projects with clients from pre-production to postproduction
- Conducted site surveys to accurately propose necessary audio/video equipment
Technical Director
SmartSource
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Coordinated events and projects with clients from pre-production to postproduction
- Supervised equipment preparation
- Worked directly with crew and clients such as Citibank & Goldman Sachs, to ensure quality
- Produced room diagrams and 3D renderings of production
- Accomplishments: 2 Outstanding Customer Service Achievement Awards
Producer
Reel Cafe Productions, LLC
03.2009 - 12.2014
- Work with clients to produce final project on time and within budget
- Envision web and graphic design concepts
- Edit projects in Final Cut and Adobe Premiere
Production Manager
Production Glue
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Short term position to act as liaison between creative and technical divisions of company
- Coordinated events and projects with clients from pre-production to postproduction
- Developed integrated system of communication between warehouse and creative staff
- Implemented software system for organization of staff and equipment preparation
Production and Operations Manager
Page Productions, Inc
02.1999 - 02.2013
- Coordinated events and projects with clients from pre-production to postproduction
- Produced high profile events for political candidates (Christie Whitman, John McCain and George Bush) as well as charitable organizations such as Eva’s Village
- Developed innovative ideas for meetings and events for corporate clients such as Scholastic Books
- Established dynamic pre-production protocols to ensure smooth execution
Senior Editor
Pro Video Services
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Worked with corporate clients to achieve finished video projects
- Created 2-D graphics in Photoshop and 3-D graphics in Lightwave
- Edited offline and online versions in Betacam SP and non-linear systems
Video Production Supervisor/Senior Editor
Photo Video Network
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Developed training program for editors
- Prepared and assigned video projects for editing
- Evaluated edited projects for quality and accuracy
Camera Operator, Assistant Director, Editor, Field Producer
OBC-TV
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Operated studio camera for various shows
- Edited segments and commercial insertion
- Produced segments for weekly political program
Production Assistant
Studio 27/Thorn Productions
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Assisted Producer with continuity and talent
- Assisted in operation of lighting, audio and camera
Education
Associate of Science - Science in Broadcasting
- Dean's List
- 3.97 GPA
- President, Alpha Epsilon Rho
No Degree - Agricultural Economics
Skills
- Platforms: Mac OS and Windows
- Applications: Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, After Affects, Lightroom, Audition, Final Cut, Davinci Resolve, Basecamp, Microsoft Office, Media Encoder, Asana, Airtable
- Equipment: Drones, Panasonic GH5, Canon EOS, JVCGY-LS300, Canon C200, Panasonic EVA1, Atem Mini Pro,
Websites
Affiliations
- Cinetech Media Professionals (formerly MCA-I)
Member - April 2006 to Present
Secretary - September 2017 to Present
- Rotary International
Certification
- Part 107 UAG (Unmanned Aircraft/Drone) License - 2020
Timeline
Video Editor - Hannah Ziff LLC
09.2022 - Current
Director - Justice For All Productions
04.2018 - 03.2020
Technical Director/Senior Editor/Vice Chairperson - Hoboken International Film Festival
02.2018 - 12.2020
Video & Multimedia Producer/Director/Editor - JAM Productions
01.2017 - Current
Pre-Production Manager - SmartSource
01.2015 - 01.2017
Technical Director - SmartSource
01.2014 - 12.2014
Production Manager - Production Glue
08.2013 - 01.2014
Producer - Reel Cafe Productions, LLC
03.2009 - 12.2014
Production and Operations Manager - Page Productions, Inc
02.1999 - 02.2013
Senior Editor - Pro Video Services
01.1997 - 01.1999
Video Production Supervisor/Senior Editor - Photo Video Network
01.1995 - 01.1997
Camera Operator, Assistant Director, Editor, Field Producer - OBC-TV
01.1993 - 01.1997
Production Assistant - Studio 27/Thorn Productions
01.1992 - 01.1994
Bergen Community College - Associate of Science, Science in Broadcasting
University of Delaware - No Degree, Agricultural Economics
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